Warehouse Operator

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Safety Training

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking reliable, multi-skilled Warehouse & Packing Operatives for a busy site with rotating shifts. You will operate packing machinery, pick orders, handle stock and load vehicles, while upholding food safety, quality and housekeeping standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Counterbalance FLT licence, ability to lift up to 25 kg, good numeracy and literacy, and a team-focused, safety-first attitude, with training provided where

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food production, packing or warehouse environment.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT.
• Ability to regularly lift and handle weights between 12kg and 25kg.
• Ability to stand for periods of up to four hours.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• A commitment to safety, product quality and food hygiene.
• Willingness to learn, undertake training and work flexibly across different duties.
• Previous experience operating high-speed food packaging lines would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packing machinery safely and efficiently, handling products weighing between 0.5kg and 25kg.
• Pick customer orders accurately and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Load vehicles and support the smooth running of warehouse operations.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and food safety requirements.
• Operate materials handling equipment (MHE) safely and in line with company procedures and legislation.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, documentation and stock records.
• Ensure stock is rotated correctly and stored appropriately.
• Monitor equipment and report faults promptly to minimise downtime.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment by following the "clean as you go" policy.
• Work towards operational targets, support continuous improvement and undertake training or additional duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehousing experience

Food industry awareness

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Shifts: Rotating Early, Back and Night Shifts

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (24/5 operation)

About the Role

We are looking for reliable, hardworking and multi-skilled Warehouse & Packing Operatives to join our client's busy operations team in Edinburgh.

Following investment in modern automated packing machinery, the business is expanding its team to support its warehouse and packing operations. This is a hands-on, varied role involving operating packing equipment, picking orders, handling stock and loading vehicles.

You will play an important part in ensuring products are packed safely, accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and housekeeping.

Shift Patterns

Depending on the role, you will work rotating shifts:

Early Shift: 06:00-14:00

Back Shift: 14:00-22:00

Night Shift: 22:00-06:00

Key Responsibilities

Operate automated packing machinery safely and efficiently, handling products weighing between 0.5kg and 25kg.

Pick customer orders accurately and prepare goods for dispatch.

Load vehicles and support the smooth running of warehouse operations.

Follow all Health & Safety procedures and food safety requirements.

Operate materials handling equipment (MHE) safely and in line with company procedures and legislation.

Maintain accurate paperwork, documentation and stock records.

Ensure stock is rotated correctly and stored appropriately.

Monitor equipment and report faults promptly to minimise downtime.

Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment by following the "clean as you go" policy.

Work towards operational targets, support continuous improvement and undertake training or additional duties as required.

Skills & Requirements

Previous experience in a food production, packing or warehouse environment.

A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.

Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT.

Ability to regularly lift and handle weights between 12kg and 25kg.

Ability to stand for periods of up to four hours.

Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.

A commitment to safety, product quality and food hygiene.

Willingness to learn, undertake training and work flexibly across different duties.

Previous experience operating high-speed food packaging lines would be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be dependable, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and packing environment. You will take pride in your work, follow procedures carefully and contribute to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

If you have warehouse or food industry experience, hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and are looking for a varied, hands-on role, we would love to hear from you.